Acquisition of mathematical language: Suggestions and activities for english language learners

Michelle Cirillo, Katherine Richardson Bruna, Beth Herbel-Eisenmann

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Abstract

In this article, we describe aspects of mathematical language that could be problematic to Englishlanguage learners, provide recommendations for teaching English-language learners, and suggest activities intended to foster language development in mathematics.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)34-41
Number of pages8
JournalMulticultural Perspectives
Volume12
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2010
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Cultural Studies

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